Administrative Program Specialist APrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4875425) ApplyAdministrative Program Specialist ASalary $3,127.00 - $6,136.00 MonthlyLocation Baton Rouge, LAJob TypeClassifiedJob NumberOPH/SP/207178DepartmentLDH-Office of Public HealthOpening Date03/19/2025Closing Date3/24/2025 11:59 PM Central
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Supplemental InformationThe Louisiana Department of Health is dedicated to fulfilling its mission through direct provision of quality services, the development and stimulation of services of others, and the utilization of available resources in the most effective manner.LDH serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.This position is located within the Louisiana Department of Health / Office of Public Health / Office of the Assistant Secretary / East Baton Rouge ParishAnnouncement Number: OPH/SP/207178Cost Center: 3262100400Position Number: 72446This vacancy is being announced as a Classified position and will be filled as a Probationary appointment.AN IDEAL CANIDATE SHOULD POSESS THE FOLLLOWING COMPETENCIES:Communicating Effectively:The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas. Making Accurate Judgments:The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards. Thinking Critically:The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion.Acting with Ethics and Integrity:The ability to be consistent, honest, and a trustworthy steward of State resources.Adapting to Change:The ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change. Demonstrating Accountability:The ability to accept ownership for your actions, behaviors, performance, and decisions. Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws. Managing Projects: The ability to initiate, plan, execute, manage, and close-out all project goals within the established timeline. Managing Time: The ability to control your time to increase effectiveness, efficiency, or productivity. Solving Problems:The ability to discover solutions to problems.NOTE REGARDING THE ADVERTISED PAY: The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant.Please click on the below links to learn more about each job level:State Civil Service Job Information Finder (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/JobView2.aspx) No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.For further information about this vacancy contact:Shambrielle [email protected]/HUMAN RESOURCESBATON ROUGE, LA 70821This organization participates in E-Verify, and for more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218. Minimum QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Three years of experience in administrative services; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR A bachelor's degree. EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field. Job ConceptsFunction of Work:To perform responsible, administrative functions in support of an organizational unit.ORTo manage a specialized departmental or statewide program.Level of Work:Entry.Supervision Received:General from higher-level supervisory personnel.Supervision Exercised:May supervise 1-2 lower level personnel.Location of Work:May be used by all state agencies.Job Distinctions:Note: Agency impact, hierarchy, and reporting relationship patterns will be considered when making allocations to this level.Differs from Administrative Coordinator 4 by the presence of professional duties that involve a variety of administrative functions or responsibility for a specialized departmental or statewide program.Differs from Administrative SpecialistB by the absence of a moderate degree of complexity, impact, or independence in assigned duties and program areas.Examples of WorkADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONSPerforms responsible duties related to the proper operation, coordination, and management of at least two of the following administrative functions:Laundry, Mail Operations, Printing, Telecommunications, Vehicle Management, Dietary, Facility Maintenance, Risk Management, Inventory Control, Purchasing, Records Management, Rentals and Leases, Safety, Security, Budget, Contracts/Grants, Fiscal Management (payroll, payables, receivables, etc.), Information Technology, and Personnel.PROGRAM MANAGEMENTManages the operations of a departmental or statewide program, including fiscal responsibility for purchasing and budgetary reporting.Establishes, implements, and revises (as necessary) the program's standards and guidelines.Coordinates program information by maintaining databases, generating reports, and ensuring information integrity; may require presentation of information in workshops, meetings, etc.Performs certification and eligibility duties as it relates to the program.Ensures program compliance to Federal and State regulations.Administers contracts (such as property leases and service agreements) as they pertain to the program.May supervise a small program support staff.May require a special license and/or continuing education in the program field.May serve as a member of a board or committee relevant to the program's mission.Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leaveMore information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspxHolidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Mardi Gras,
Good Friday,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day,
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the GovernorState employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/YourRetirementSystem.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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